It’s amazing how fast time flies! Three years have passed since Hospitality Health ER began providing emergency care services to our Longview and Tyler communities. And it’s also been three years since we first started sharing the scoop on all the holiday events around town. Well, ‘tis the season once again for hot cocoa, holiday music, family time, and festivities! Without further delay, here are the December 2019 holiday events in Longview and Tyler.
2019 Rotary Clubs of Tyler Christmas Parade
December 5th
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Downtown Tyler, Texas
This free annual holiday parade, hosted the Rotary International Clubs of Tyler, kicks off at 6 p.m. in downtown Tyler. Stick around following the parade for the club’s 34th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the T.B. Butler Fountain Plaza and then for pictures with Santa.
2019 Longview Ambucs Christmas Parade
December 5th
6:30pm – 8:30pm
300 West Cotton Street, Longview, Texas
This annual parade is one of our favorite East Texas holiday events. Not only do local folks get in the spirit of the season with traditional holiday music, but Hospitality Health ER rides in the parade every year. That’s right, look out for HHER’s float and be sure to wave at us! The rain date for the parade is Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30pm.
Home for the Holidays by the Longview Symphony Orchestra
December 6th
7:30pm
Letourneau University Belcher Center
2100 S. Mobberly Avenue, Longview, Texas
For a less crowded, indoor holiday experience, take the family to see the Longview Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy the sounds of your favorite holiday carols featuring Dana Pundt and Jon Starling. To purchase tickets and see additional info, visit www.LongviewSymphony.org.
Living History Christmas
December 7
10:00am – 2:00pm
Gregg County Historical Museum
214 N Fredonia St, Longview, Texas
Become immersed in the history of Christmas at the Gregg County Historical Museum. Come see folks dressed in period holiday costumes and watch a blacksmith use a vintage forge. Decorate ornaments in Santa’s Workshop with your children and then check out the Loblolly Holiday Model Train and Village Exhibit.
Breakfast with Santa
December 7
9:00am – 10:30am
Longview Museum of Fine Arts
215 E Tyler St, Longview, Texas
What’s Christmas without having breakfast with Santa? Join other families at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts’ Breakfast with Santa! In addition to breakfast, there will be picture-taking, story-telling, and crafts. $20/Ticket.
Holiday Magic: Holiday Tea Room and Market
December 10
Holiday Luncheon – Noon
Holiday Market – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Longview Museum of Fine Arts
215 E Tyler St, Longview, Texas
Grab tickets for you and your friends to experience the 2019 Holiday Magic: Holiday Tea Room and Market. Gather in the holiday spirit over a delicious meal and shop for unique items by local artists and crafters.
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